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Which bone is specifically known as the jawbone?
Which bone is specifically known as the jawbone?
What is the primary function of the ribs in the human skeleton?
What is the primary function of the ribs in the human skeleton?
Which of the following bones is part of the pelvic girdle?
Which of the following bones is part of the pelvic girdle?
How many cervical vertebrae are present in the human spinal column?
How many cervical vertebrae are present in the human spinal column?
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Which bone is located closest to the thumb in the forearm?
Which bone is located closest to the thumb in the forearm?
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Study Notes
Head and Neck
- The skull is located at the top of the body
- The cranium is part of the skull
- The mandible is the jawbone
- The clavicle is the collarbone
- The manubrium is the upper part of the sternum
- The scapula is the shoulder blade
- The sternum is the breastbone
- The ribs support the chest cavity
Torso
- The vertebrae make up the spinal column
- The cervical vertebrae (C1-C7) are the neck bones
- The thoracic vertebrae (T1-T12) are the upper back bones
- The lumbar vertebrae (L1-L5) are the lower back bones
- The sacrum is a triangular bone at the base of the spine
- The coccyx is the tailbone
Upper Limbs
- The humerus is the upper arm bone
- The ulna is a forearm bone
- The radius is a forearm bone near the thumb
- The carpals are the wrist bones
- The metacarpals are the palm bones
- The phalanges are the finger/toe bones
Lower Limbs
- The femur is the thigh bone
- The patella is the kneecap
- The tibia is the shin bone
- The fibula is the smaller lower leg bone
- The tarsals are the ankle bones
- The metatarsals are the foot bones
- The phalanges are the finger/toe bones
Pelvic Girdle
- The pelvic girdle is the pelvis
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Description
This quiz covers essential knowledge about the human skeletal system, including the bones of the head, neck, torso, and limbs. Test your understanding of the names and functions of various bones in the body. Great for students studying anatomy or those interested in human biology.
